Selangor, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur, which have been categorised as one infection zone, will transition into Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) beginning this Friday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced.
“The Special Covid-19 Pandemic Management Committee meeting today on Wednesday, September 8, agreed to allow the transition into Phase Two for the areas under Klang Valley, which are Selangor, the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and the Federal Territory of Putrajaya effective September 10, 2021.
“The Committee also decided that Selangor, the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and the Federal Territory of Putrajaya are combined as one same area of infection. Hence, movement between these states is allowed and there will be no more roadblocks,” he said in a statement.
It was later confirmed that travelling interdistrict within areas under Klang Valley is only allowed for fully vaccinated individuals.
Key highlights for fully vaccinated individuals include -
- No more roadblocks for movement between Selangor, KL and Putrajaya
- Dining in at eateries is now allowed
- Local tourism within the state is allowed
- Inter-district travel is allowed
- Accomodation at hotels and homestays are now allowed
- Hair salons, hairdressers, and beauty salons are now allowed to operate under Phase 2
- Long-distance couples who have been fully vaccinated are allowed to travel inter-state
- Parents who have completed both doses of their vaccination are also allowed to travel inter-state to meet their children who are below 18
Reference Links -
[1] Malay Mail
[2] New Straits Times
[3] Majlis Keselamatan Negara